Wilkinson Shaw & Associates
Consulting Civil Engineers in Brisbane with 35 years of experience
Wilkinson Shaw & Associates (WSA) is a Brisbane based boutique and dedicated team of civil engineers, designers and draftsmen. Each team member has a wealth of experience in the urban development field. We are committed to industry best practice and conduct our business with integrity.
urban
development
Our core area of practice is working in the land development sector of civil engineering…
environmental, hydrology
and hydraulics
It has become essential to incorporate environmentally sensitive design principles into…
Water and
Sewer Reticulation
WSA can undertake water and sewer design for your upcoming
projects…..
Contract
Administration
Following the end of the design phase of your project, it’s time to start making it a reality….
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OUR NEWS
Steps to Subdivide Residential Property
July 20, 2017
Are you thinking about subdividing your current property? Or maybe you’ve seen an investment site that has been advertised on a real estate website as a subdivision STCA (Subject To Council Approval). In this 5-part series WSA will take you through the steps required for subdividing a property. Subdivisions in Queensland can sometimes be a … Continue reading Steps to Subdivide Residential Property
We think before saying yes
July 20, 2017
The last thing you want to hear as a developer is that your site can’t be developed after you’ve gone unconditional on the purchase contract. WSA have been involved in a job situated on a waterway that was affected by both local and regional flooding. Our initial brief was undertaking a preliminary desktop study to … Continue reading We think before saying yes
Can I subdivide my property? – An engineering perspective
September 27, 2017
There are numerous factors that determine if a property can be subdivided. Each Council has its own set of rules and regulations (known as a Planning Scheme). These rules set the framework for what is considered allowable development. While the rules change from Council to Council, what remains relatively the same is the engineering requirements … Continue reading Can I subdivide my property? – An engineering perspective
Rockhampton Development Opportunities Await
October 9, 2017
With the recent announcement that Rockhampton will be the Fly In Fly Out (FIFO) hub for the Adani Carmichael Mine it would be expected that property prices will continue to firm in the area. WSA have been involved with developments in Rockhampton and Livingstone Shire Councils since 2006. Adani is expected to create 1,700 new … Continue reading Rockhampton Development Opportunities Await
Aerial surveys and imagery
July 4, 2018
Did you know that Wilkinson Shaw & Associates have the ability to undertake surveys and aerial imagery with our drone? Drones are cutting down surveying times to hours instead of days. While traditional survey will still be required there’s a lot that drones can help with on your project. A few areas that drones are … Continue reading Aerial surveys and imagery
October Property Feed
October 24, 2018
Its not long until the very last PROPERTY FEED for 2018 and Wilkinson Shaw & Associates are the sponsor. Come along and have a drink and mingle with: – Property investors and developers – Consultants and service providers – Finance and investment professionals – Real estate agents and marketers – Construction contractors and subcontractors … Continue reading October Property Feed
Christmas Holidays 2018
December 24, 2018
It’s that time of year when all of us here at Wilkinson Shaw & Associates take a well deserved break. We wish all of our clients and consultants we work with a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We will all be back on deck as of the 14th January 2019.
Guide to subdividing land
February 4, 2019
Subdividing land can be a difficult process with many complications and site constraints. We frequently receive questions including: What is the subdivision process? How much does it cost per lot for a subdivision? What are councils infrastructure charges? What is Councils application fees for subdivisions? How many lots can I yield when subdividing my site? … Continue reading Guide to subdividing land
Operational Works explained
August 15, 2019
Operational Works explained Operational Works is defined in Queensland’s planning legislation and is work – other than building, plumbing or drainage – that impacts a site. Basically, the term encompasses a wide variety of tasks that will change the land. Types of Operational Works (OW) include: Earthworks including excavation, filling of land or changing ground … Continue reading Operational Works explained
